4 years ago
Army veteran, 97, recalls life in Caribou and service overseas
Local World War II veteran Chester “Chet” Milton, 97, served in several countries while in the U.S. Army, returning home to begin a family and two longtime careers.
Seniors
4 years ago
Air Force veteran’s military assignment leads to nearly 40-year career
Roscoe McIntosh has been a life-long hunter and fisherman. He has fond childhood memories of learning to fly-fish with his father in the lakes, rivers and streams in Maine’s northernmost Aroostook County and nearby Canada.
4 years ago
Former longtime Washburn resident to celebrate 103rd birthday
Theresa Wilcox, long-term Washburn resident, will celebrate her 103rd birthday at High View Manor in Madawaska on May 25.
4 years ago
Aroostook communities tout successes with ‘age-friendly’ programs
With Aroostook County continuing to see an aging population, residents and community organizers are taking steps to improve quality of life and community engagement for their oldest citizens.
4 years ago
Longtime college instructor embodies community of strength
Each year in May, Older Americans Month celebrates everyday people across the country who are using their talents and experience to make the places where they live more resilient and inclusive.
4 years ago
Food box distributions planned in May across Aroostook County
The Aroostook Agency on Aging announces its upcoming commodity food box distributions for May.
4 years ago
Sentiment honors Presque Isle woman on turning 100
Rachel Burden of Presque Isle, 100, who lives at Leisure Village, holds a special Maine legislative resolution presented to honor her for becoming a centenarian.
4 years ago
Birthday balloons brighten volunteer’s day
Aroostook Agency on Aging volunteer Judy Hilton celebrates her birthday with balloons
4 years ago
Maine CDC investigating Madigan Estates for COVID-19 outbreak
After previously expressing hopes that Madigan Estates could open back up to the public, the Maine Center for Disease Control said Tuesday it is investigating the retirement community for an outbreak of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Houlton nursing home remains closed to visitors as more employees test positive for COVID-19
A Houlton nursing home that closed its doors to visitors last week after one employee tested positive for COVID-19 will remain closed for the time being as four more employees may also have contracted the virus.
